Job title:  Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Officer

ANDRITZ Hydro Canada is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

 As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines, Andritz Hydro Canada has more than 170 years of know-how.

In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining Andritz Hydro Canada, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and the maintenance of a proud Canadian expertise.

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!
 

The LOTO Officer is mobilised to one of our construction work sites in Ontario, Canada. The chosen candidate will support our team in ensuring a safe work environment for all, by coordinating and managing the lockout tagout interface of the operations. They will be working as part of a site team consisting of Site Manager, Supervisors, HSE Officers, Quality Assurance Specialist and Administrator. (The size of the team and the duration of the site varies depending on the project scope). The role is a mix of site office documentation of the work and, on site work to ensure full compliance of projects.

The following responsibilities form the core of this role: 

• Ensures fulfillment of ANDRITZ established LOTO Program at construction site, following health, safety, and environmental (HSE) plan in compliance with Company standards, customer requirements and Government regulations;
• Supports Site Manager for LOTO management and implementation for our workers, sub-contractors and partners; 
• Main local liaison with customer representative and site installation/ commissioning teams. 

Why do you fit the profile?

Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team. 

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Implement and manage the LOTO Program for the project;
• Design and implement Permit To Work Practices as needed;
• Review and validate LOTO and PTW documentation and system packages;
• Support the start-up of the various sub-systems with commissioning representative;
• Support the commissioning of the turbine, generator, automation and protection systems, intake gate, and other auxiliary systems;
• Provides assistance in identification of energy related risks and definition of control measures (through safe work procedure, Job Safety Analysis);
• Perform LOTO Focus Audits on program implementation;
• Provides assistance in Daily JHA Tailboard and Site Safety Meetings in relation to the Energy based Safety;
• Coordinates and communicated all changes to the established LOTO;
• Communicated and supports in all investigations into LOTO related events; 
• Provide LOTO and “Energy Based Safety” training to all employees as needed;  
• Proposes immediate correction of a LOTO deficiency; checks if corrections from deficiency are effective;
• Coordinates with Installation and Commissioning teams as required;
• Support the HSE Program implementation as required;
• Collaborates with HSE Officer as required; 

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in LOTO/PTW/HSE management on a construction site or heavy industries; 
• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma (DEC) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience;
• Knowledge of Provincial (Ontario) Construction Safety legislation;
• Experience in dealing with unionized environment
• Experience working on construction sites (Hydro power plant – an asset);
• Strong communication skills (spoken & written) at all levels of the organization; 
• Leadership skills, Team Player following Company common Goals
• Proven Auditor and Trainer skills;
• Strong customer service orientation;
• Excellent problem solving skills (root cause analysis expertise), sound judgment, initiative & creativity;
• Willingness to travel and flexible with work schedule.

What do we offer

• Pension plan;
• Profit sharing program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan. 

Did you know?
ANDRITZ Hydro is:

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 471,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 33,200 turbine units delivered
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 6100 employees worldwide including 
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

ANDRITZ HYDRO CANADA Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

* Legal status to work in Canada is required.